Q: What are some positive financial trends for skilled nursing? A:We’re seeing a plateauing at least of occupancy rates. We had been seeing considerable declines. It’s too soon to say if it’s a permanent...
Antipsychotic use drops in Eden model, research finds
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Danielle Brown
Sep 04, 2019
A person-centered nursing home approach that focuses on relationships also can turn out impressive data when it comes to clinical practices and quality of care, new research shows. Projects reported in...
Suit could boost Medicare rolls
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Danielle Brown
Sep 04, 2019
More than 1.3 million Medicare observation stay claims could be appealed if a class-action lawsuit against the government succeeds.
Florida evacuates 72 SNFs; Georgia, SC declared public emergency areas
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Danielle Brown
Sep 03, 2019
The state of Florida has evacuated 72 nursing homes and assisted living facilities ahead of Hurricane Dorian’s arrival to the country’s east coast.
Senators probe Medicaid managed care, LTSS programs
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Danielle Brown
Sep 03, 2019
The leaders of the Senate Finance Committee are seeking answers about access and quality of states’ long-term services and support (LTSS) programs following a shift in care to non-institutional based...
Study finds little benefit in using antipsychotics, haloperidol to treat, prevent delirium
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Danielle Brown
Sep 03, 2019
Antipsychotics offered little to no benefit when used to treat and prevent delirium in adults, according to new research.
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Sep 03, 2019
OIG: Illinois managed care groups received capitation payments after beneficiaries’ deaths … Nurse gets prison time for stealing drugs from relative with multiple sclerosis in nursing home … Virginia...
Skilled nursing CFOs less optimistic about ability to compete, remain pessimistic on Medicare Advantage
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Danielle Brown
Sep 02, 2019
Seventy percent of skilled nursing chief financial officers are optimistic about their organizations’ ability to compete in their local post-acute care marketplaces, according to new insights from investment...
Provider to appeal audit that found it inflated expenses to boost Medicaid reimbursements
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Danielle Brown
Sep 02, 2019
The parent company of a Tennessee nursing home plans to contest state audit findings that say it inflated expenses to boost Medicaid reimbursements.
Diversicare delisted from NASDAQ
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Danielle Brown
Sep 02, 2019
Diversicare Healthcare Services has been delisted from the NASDAQ Stock Market after its appeal to stop the delisting was denied, the company announced.